San Diego County health inspectors have ordered EL PAISA to temporarily cease operations following a recent inspection. The closure stems from violations including food handler training; proper handwashing facilities; food in good condition, safe and unadulterated; consumer advisory; hot and cold water; vermin; thawing methods; warewashing facilities maintained; equipment and utensil storage, use; ventilation and lighting; wiping cloths; plumbing; premises, personal/cleaning items, exclusion measures. The restaurant, located at 2494 IMPERIAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102, SAN DIEGO, 92102, will remain closed until all health code violations are addressed and the facility passes a follow-up inspection.
EL PAISA
2494 IMPERIAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92102, SAN DIEGO, 92102
Closure Date: 2025-10-13
Status: Ordered Closed
Detail: View Full Report
Inspector Notes – Violations Found:
- Food Handler Training
- Proper Handwashing Facilities
- Food in Good Condition, Safe and Unadulterated
- Consumer Advisory
- Hot and Cold Water
- Vermin
- Thawing Methods
- Warewashing Facilities Maintained
- Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use
- Ventilation and Lighting
- Wiping Cloths
- Plumbing
- Premises, Personal/Cleaning Items, Exclusion Measures
Posted: Oct 18, 2025, 7:17 AM PT
This page will be updated if additional inspection actions are posted for this facility.
Update (Oct 29, 2025, 7:24 AM PT): Additional downgrade entry (?) on 2025-10-18T21:17:04.
